The organizations are urging the NC Department of Adult Correction to release 400 women and 1,500 men from crowded prisons to alleviate inhumane conditions following Hurricane Helene.
Currently, prisons are strained with overcrowding and understaffing after evacuations caused by Hurricane Helene, resulting in dangerous and detrimental living conditions for incarcerated individuals.
The call for release highlights the improved safety achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic when officials sent nearly 4,500 individuals home through various mechanisms, showcasing viable alternatives to incarceration.
Incarcerated individuals are suffering from severe conditions with days without water or electricity, and are now facing increased violence and inadequate medical care in overcrowded facilities.
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